How hard is it to take the front of the cage off to clean the blades?
16272
Very simple. Just one screw and it comes apart. I have had the fan for three months and there is nothing on the blades yet.
16273
There's one screw at the bottom of the cage, seems to be very easy to undo.
16274
It is super easy as there is only one screw to tighten. Easy clean for sure.
16275
Frankly, I was never able to correctly secure the cage to the fan. I finally used fine guage wire to secured the cage to the frame by neatly wrapping the two together. So for me, removal of the cage to clean will be pretty simple. Even with that problem, I am very happy with this purchase.
16276
Easy! It is a tremendous fan...extremely quiet ,powerful and so smooth. I took the front cage off in 30 seconds or less. Very well designed fan and I have tried them all.
16277
Plus this is the best desk fan of all time. On the lowest setting it barely makes a purr and still moves a lot of air.
16278
I have no problem cleaning the blades. The fan is working really well and I love the quietness. I have used it every night and all night just to keep the air moving in my bedroom. I would buy this fan again.
16279
Very easy, you can actually unscrewed cage slip off each parts and clean each parts. That was a pleasant surprise to me.
1278852
No, you cannot remove the blade from the container, although the base of the inside (by the blade) is fairly flat and not hard to clean. If I can't get mine clean, I rinse out what I can, fill it with water to cover the blades, put it back on the base, turn it on low and put a drop of soap in.
1208133
We do not recommend taking the unit apart, however, you can use compressed air to gently clean the blades.
2034148
Yes. I had this same question and e-mailed the company. They said to remove the screws from the back and then pry the front and back apart with a screwdriver. Another person said his housecleaner said to just take the fan into the shower and hose it off from the front and that he has done this ever since. Just try not to get water on the motor, a little won't hurt but don't soak the motor. But that does not take care of the back of the blades. I have cats and the blades get really dirty with their hair and dander. Prying the font and back apart is a pain but it can be done and then you can reach the back of the blades too. I wish Lasko would eliminate this problem in their design because I think this is the best fan ever.
1773817
Yes, I just pop off the front, take off the blade and wash it in the sink. The front cover I use the hand held shower head for. The back comes clean with a swiffer duster.
62093
It's not that difficult. There are two small screws you have to loosen to twist the cage off then the glass screws off like a jar. Takes less than a minute.
717338
For some years, with the HM1865 I had, I was able to carefully pry the slotted fan cover off around its edges with a dull, thin blade from a butter-type table knife.(Not a sharp knife!) It snaps back on easily. You can clean the top of the plastic blades that way, and reach most of the bottoms, carefully and without bending anything. Clean inside the filter cover as well, from the bottom, when you remove it from the unit.
1253235
You slot the blade casettes in and out from the top. It's really easy to disassemble and clean as well!
1457358
There's a little tab in the upper corner that you pull up on. You slide it up and down several times to clean the wire coils. As for the main blades, they can be lifted out of the unit through the top opening. I usually use a large clean paintbrush to wipe the blades, then spray them off with my air compessor. Although you can also use a can of compressed air marketed for cleaning computer keyboards.
1567537
No, I take the top of the cage apart once a week to wash the grate.very light and easy to do tho.
214841
the blades screw out of the bottom for cleaning. Be sure to read the instructions on using the lid to unscrew the bottom! I use the blender weekly.
1109093
The blade is directly exposed (once you remove the vacuum attachment) but I don't see it getting clogged as long and the feathers are relatively dry.
1692757
It's easy to eject the blades. We've had several elec knives over the years & it's the best we've had. Don't really like the stand. We don't want to keep it on the counter so would rather have it in a box but otherwise we really like it.
332886
Hello Susan B. Yes, you are able to take the entire Blender apart to clean it. I do not think that it needs to be taken apart each time you use it. The seal is tight. You can purchase new blades on Amazon. I have not yet had the need to do that. To clean, I just rinse it out-put in some water and dishwashing soap and blend it for a few seconds. Then dry it. I sound like a commercial. Anyway, this Beehive Blender is BETTER than I expected it to be. Have a great day.
1241971
Not so hard. First, remove the clear plastic surround. Then, look closely at the black plastic blade shroud. This shroud has a small flange around its bottom that is held in place by two 1" long curved plastic protuberances from the sides that hold it in place. wiggle it and see. These are under the protuberances that hold the clear surround you've already removed. Pinch the shroud until it springs free and remove it being careful not to cut yourself as the blade is now exposed. It seems to pinch better when turned in some positions than in others. When it comes free, remove it. Wash away. Be sure to remember how the black surround came out as you will have to get it aligned over the blade and under the protuberances when you reassemble it.
1567536
No, I take the top of the cage apart once a week to wash the grate. very light and easy to do tho.
2098886
No, pretty straight-forward. I normally take the blades off for sharpening in the spring. I pull the mower deck to do it because it only takes a few minutes and it's a good time to clean and lube anyway. I damaged a blade last weekend, the right side one, and was able to change the blade without removing the deck. I'm not sure you could do the left one that way because it's harder to reach. If you are having trouble, some idiot probably used an impact wrench at 300 ft-pounds. You should just be able to hold the blade and turn the nut with a big wrench.